Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLYDEAN WOOD | Holydean Wood Holydean Wood Holydean Wood |
Revd. [Reverend] James Allerdyce, Bowden John Scott, Schoolmaster, Bowden Walter Brunton, Gardener, Bowden |
007.16; 008.13 | A large tract of land, the surface of which is studded with scattered trees of natural growth, it is situated on the farm of Holydean, the property of the Duke of Roxburgh. |
| HOBBIE KER'S HANGING TREE | Hobbie Ker's Hanging Tree Hobbie Ker's Hanging Tree Hobbie Ker's Hanging Tree |
Revd. [Reverend] James Allerdyce, Bowden John Scott, Bowden Walter Brunton, Bowden |
008.13 | This name applies to a tree situated on the farm of Holydean, it has a thick branch extending from the trunk, bent like an arm, on which tradition says that Habbie Kerr used to hang his enemies (hence the name). |
| STAND DAM | Stand Dam Stand Dam |
Mr. John Scott - Bowden Mr. William McIvor - Toll Bar Mr. Robert Blackie - Holydean |
008.13 | This name applies to a Millpond Situated at the confluence of Holydean Wood, and Prieston Burns. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Sheet 8 No. 13
Parish of Bowden
Described by Thomas Ratcliffe c/a [civil assistant]
Transcriber's notes
[Hobbie Ker's Hanging Tree] While changed in the naming sections of this entry, in the description it was, as original, Habbie Kerr.
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Ordnance Survey - Roxburgh county, OS Name Books - Roxburgh county - Volume 4 - Parish of Bowden, OS1/29/4
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Bowden.
Ordnance Survey - Roxburgh county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Roxburgh, which is in the south east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.